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Learn about the main symptom of acute pancreatitis, a severe pain in the centre of your tummy, and other signs such as fever, jaundice and vomiting. Find out when to see a GP and how to prevent complications.
- Causes
Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by gallstones or...
- Prevention
As acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or...
- Treatment
Acute pancreatitis is treated in hospital, where you'll be...
- Diagnosis
Acute pancreatitis is usually diagnosed in hospital, where...
- Chronic Pancreatitis
Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis. The most common symptom of...
- Acute Pancreatitis
The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include:...
- Causes
Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time. Learn about the common symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain and fever, the possible causes, such as gallstones or alcohol, and how it's treated in hospital.
The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: suddenly getting severe pain in the centre of your abdomen (tummy) feeling or being sick. diarrhoea. Read more about the symptoms of acute pancreatitis and diagnosing acute pancreatitis.
Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas is permanently damaged and stops working properly. The most common symptom is severe pain in the tummy, which can last for hours or days. See a GP if you have pain, jaundice, weight loss or other symptoms.
Acute pancreatitis is when the pancreas becomes inflamed or swollen over a short time. Symptoms can include: severe pain at the top of your tummy (abdomen) pain in your back; feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) The pancreas also produces insulin, which is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. The pancreas is a gland, located near to your stomach. The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: suddenly getting severe pain in your tummy (abdomen) feeling or being sick (vomiting)
What are the symptoms? • Severe, constant pain in the upper abdomen that can radiate to the back. • Nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite. • Diarrhoea. • Fever, sweating and fast heart rate, • Occasionally jaundice (yellowing of the skin) Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition and can be either: